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Issue Details: First known date: 1926... November 1926 of Platypus est. 1914-1952 Platypus
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'Art for Art's Sake' in the Realm of Literature, A. B. Taylor , single work essay
The writer argues that 'beautiful artistry is not sufficient to make great art; behind it must be some ideal or conception of permanent truth'. The chief office of the literary artist is the 'revelation' of life.
 (p. 14-17)
When Spring is in the Airi"My Lady Bush knows many ways", Alpha , single work poetry (p. 17-18)
Convalescence, K. McK. , single work essay
A university student is convalescing in hospital and finds life 'dull, drab, and sordid'.
 (p. 18-19)
Lighti"There was a time I pondered much upon the cause of things,", Callum Mhor , single work poetry (p. 19-20)
Fable, D. I. E. , single work prose fable
The writer contrasts the life of one man who is married and lives 'honoured among men' with the life of another who is a 'wanderer' and 'dreamer'.
 (p. 21)
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